David Izonritei

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David Izon
Born
David Izonritei

(1968-04-29) 29 April 1968 (age 57)
Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach83 in (211 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins27
Wins by KO23
Losses6
Draws0
David Izonritei
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing Flag of Nigeria.svg  Nigeria
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1992 Barcelona Heavyweight
All-Africa Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1991 Cairo Heavyweight

David Izonritei (born 29 April 1968) is a Nigerian former boxer. Also known as David Izon, Izonritei won the Heavyweight silver medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics. During his professional career, he defeated world title challengers Derrick Jefferson and Lou Savarese.

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Amateur career

Izon had an amateur record that included a silver medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. On his way to the silver medal Izon beat the highly regarded pair of David Tua of New Zealand, and Kirk Johnson of Canada. He lost to Félix Savón of Cuba in the final.

Professional career

Izon began his pro career with 18 consecutive victories prior to being upset by Maurice Harris. In his next fight Izon took on David Tua, and after 11 rounds of action, Tua knocked out Izon. [1] Izon notably defeated Lou Savarese before losing to Michael Grant, who was undefeated at the time of the fight. Izon then put together a streak of wins before losing his last three fights and retiring from boxing in 2003.

Professional boxing record

27 Wins (23 knockouts, 4 decisions), 6 Losses (4 knockouts, 2 decisions)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss27-6 Flag of the United States.svg Al Cole UD8 1 Mar 2003 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Loss27-5 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Mesi KO918/10/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo, New York, U.S.Izon knocked out at 0:09 of the ninth round.
Loss27-4 Flag of the United States.svg Fres Oquendo TKO301/12/2001 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 2:54 of the third round.
Win27-3 Flag of Mexico.svg Mike SedilloTKO3 20/10/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:24 of the third round.
Win26-3 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Reynaldo MinusTKO220/05/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:33 of the second round.
Win25-3 Flag of the United States.svg Derrick Jefferson TKO915/01/2000 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, U.S.Referee stopped the bout at 0:11 of the ninth round.
Win24-3 Flag of the United States.svg Garing LaneUD828/08/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Tunica, Mississippi, U.S.
Win23-3 Flag of the United States.svg Terrence LewisKO504/06/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.Lewis knocked out at 1:38 of the fifth round.
Win22-3 Flag of the United States.svg Darroll Wilson KO4 14 Nov 1998 Flag of the United States.svg Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win21-3 Flag of the United States.svg Marion Wilson UD8 18 Jul 1998 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, U.S.
Loss20-3 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Grant TKO517/01/1998 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.IBC heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:07 of the fifth round.
Win20-2 Flag of the United States.svg Lou Savarese KO501/11/1997 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, U.S.Savarese knocked out at 2:44 of the fifth round.
Win19-2 Flag of the United States.svg Harry DanielsKO111/09/1997 Flag of the United States.svg Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Loss18-2 Flag of New Zealand.svg David Tua TKO1221/12/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Uncasville, Connecticut, U.S. WBC International heavyweight title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:54 of the 12th round.
Loss18-1 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice Harris UD815/03/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Win18-0 Flag of the United States.svg Brian MorganTKO815/12/1995 Flag of France.svg Sedan, Ardennes, France
Win17-0 Flag of the United States.svg Cleveland WoodsTKO804/11/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win16-0 Flag of the United States.svg Kimmuel OdumTKO524/10/1995 Flag of France.svg Levallois-Perret, France
Win15-0 Flag of the United States.svg Marion Wilson DQ523/08/1995 Flag of France.svg Le Cannet, France
Win14-0 Flag of the United States.svg Dan KosmickiTKO502/07/1995 Flag of Ireland.svg Dublin, IrelandReferee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the fifth round.
Win13-0 Flag of the United States.svg Arturo LopezKO211/04/1995 Flag of France.svg Levallois-Perret, France
Win12-0 Flag of the United States.svg Bill CorriganKO101/04/1995 Flag of France.svg Levallois-Perret, France
Win11-0 Flag of the United States.svg Ali AllenKO2 04/03/1995 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Allen knocked out at 1:48 of the second round.
Win10-0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike RobinsonTKO504/02/1995 Flag of France.svg Beziers, France
Win9-0 Flag of the United States.svg William CampudaniKO103/12/1994 Flag of Argentina.svg Salta, Argentina
Win8-0 Flag of the United States.svg Isaac PooleKO216/11/1994 Flag of Argentina.svg Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win7-0 Flag of the United States.svg Rick SullivanPTS629/10/1994 Flag of France.svg Menucourt, France
Win6-0 Flag of the United States.svg Krishna WainwrightTKO614/07/1994 Flag of Monaco.svg Monte Carlo, Monaco
Win5-0 Flag of Hungary.svg Laszlo PaszterkoTKO317/04/1994 Flag of France.svg Clermont-Ferrand, France
Win4-0 Flag of France.svg Phillipe HouyvetTKO519/03/1994 Flag of France.svg Levallois-Perret, France
Win3-0 Flag of France.svg Jean Michel VauquelinTKO212/02/1994 Flag of France.svg Cergy-Pontoise, France
Win2-0 Flag of the United States.svg Earl TalleyKO116/10/1993 Flag of France.svg Levallois-Perret, France
Win1-0 Flag of France.svg Carlos GuerreiroTKO106/03/1993 Flag of France.svg Levallois-Perret, France

Personal

David's brothers, Roger and Emmanuel Izonritei, are also professional boxers. [2] David lives in Pensacola, FL with his wife, Laurence (French) and two children, Melissa and Ian.

References

  1. ↑ "Showtime - Boxing Boxers - Stats and Profiles". www.sho.com. Archived from the original on 29 December 2003. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  2. ↑ (6 April 2004) Boxer Izonritei aims a step higher than brother, Sports Illustrated , Retrieved 28 October 2010
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